Paper & Paperboard
Recognising outstanding packaging solutions crafted from paper and paperboard materials. It honours innovation, structural design, and precision across FMCG, food, pharma, and premium packaging.
Folding Cartons (FMCG)
Folding cartons remain one of the most widely used packaging formats in the FMCG sector. This category highlights projects that demonstrate innovation, craftsmanship, and technical precision in converting paperboard into functional and visually impactful packaging. Submissions should outline the production challenges addressed, such as achieving colour consistency, ensuring structural durability, or managing complex converting processes.
Food & Beverage Packaging
This category highlights packaging solutions designed for the food and beverage sector, where safety, functionality, and visual appeal must work together. Submissions should demonstrate innovation and technical expertise while meeting industry requirements for product protection. Projects may describe challenges such as migration control, moisture barriers, or printing on specialised food-grade substrates.
Pharmaceutical Packaging
Packaging for the healthcare sector requires the highest standards of precision, security, and regulatory compliance. This category highlights pharmaceutical packaging projects where accuracy, legibility, and anti-counterfeiting measures are critical. Submissions should describe technical challenges such as Braille embossing, serialisation, or colour consistency across global brands.
Rigid Box Packaging
This category focuses on premium rigid box packaging typically used for luxury goods, electronics, gifting, and premium spirits. Submissions should highlight expertise in precise wrapping techniques, flawless finishing, and innovative structural design. Projects may also outline challenges such as graphic alignment, complex inserts, or unique opening mechanisms that enhance the overall unboxing experience.